Lead Technical Safety Engineer

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. In this pivotal role, you will provide specialized technical safety inputs and ensure the highest standards of HSE performance throughout the project lifecycle. Your expertise will guide integrated teams in executing detailed designs and maintaining quality and integrity in engineering work. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the oil and gas sector while fostering the development of junior engineers. If you are passionate about safety and engineering excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience, with 10 years in oil & gas and 6 years in FEED/Engineering.
• Team player focused on collective performance and delivering quality work.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical safety inputs and review design documentation.
• Maintain excellent HSE performance and implement Quality Management System.

Skills

Technical Safety Engineering

HSE Management

Quality Management System (QMS)

Project Management

Oil & Gas Industry Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Processes

ISO 9001-2015

API Q2 2nd edition

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently inviting expressions of interest for the Lead Technical Safety Engineer position based in Abu Dhabi.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose:

Provide specialized technical safety/HSE inputs and review/approve TSE design documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Act as discipline engineer within integrated in-house/contractor teams handling multiple project responsibilities.
• Execute technical work for FEED and Detailed Designs, including designs, specifications, and drawings within designated CTR scopes.
• Maintain excellent HSE performance throughout the engineering phase of the project.
• Implement and monitor Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001-2015 and API Q2 2nd edition requirements.
• Conduct discipline and inter-discipline checks and reviews of engineering and design work.
• Contribute to developing execution contracting strategies aligned with designs, construction, and operating methods.
• Stay engaged in design issues and decisions during construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Create value for customers by understanding their drivers and success factors.
• Capture and apply lessons learned, incorporating improvements.
• Ensure continuous performance improvement, benchmarking as top industry tier.
• Write weekly time reports accurately.
• Ensure successful delivery of own discipline engineering and design work with proper reviews.
• Maintain quality and integrity of technical work, ensuring functionality, constructability, safety, and reliability of designs.
• Participate in multiple engineering reviews, providing sound design inputs.
• Contribute to excellent HSE performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain effective interfaces within and between disciplines, and with other project teams and assets.
• Focus on the development of young TSE engineers.
• Provide guidance and advice on Technical Safety matters consistently within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 15 years of experience, including at least 10 years in oil & gas and 6 years in FEED/Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in the Middle East is preferred.
• Team player with a focus on collective performance over individual recognition.
• Ability to work in a team environment handling multiple projects.
• Proven track record in delivering work and conducting reviews.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining engineering processes, systems, and software tools.